Here are some helpful hints and tips if you run into computer performance issues.  Whether it be your computer running slow, continual error messages, or complete system failure / crashes. You may be able to resolve these problems on your own by following these helpful hints and tips. Clear your temporary internet files (click here for instructions) Run a disk clean-up (click here for instructions) Defragment your hard drive (click here for instructions) Run a disk check on hard-drive (click here for instructions) Make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware software is up to date Make sure you run your Windows update Reboot your computer at least once a week